Graded physical activity prescriptions improve functional outcomes in psychiatry
Most of us have heard the advice so often that it has worn smooth, like a stone in…
Longer reproductive lifespan and hormonal history may influence brain vascular health
A longer reproductive lifespan and a history of using birth control pills or menopausal hormone therapy were associated…
Faulty cellular recycling may link pulmonary arterial hypertension to brain damage
Why might a disease affecting the lung’s blood vessels also disrupt brain circuits involved in memory and thinking?…
Study uncovers why pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline
University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researcher-clinicians have uncovered why many pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline.…
Low vitamin B12 is linked to heart disease. Supplements tell a different story
Low vitamin B12 levels have been linked to cardiovascular disease, prompting researchers to examine how deficiency affects blood…
Scientists discover new cell type that may help regulate blood vessel growth in the heart
Researchers have discovered a new cell type that may help regulate blood vessel growth in the heart during…
Core muscle activity rapidly regulates blood flow in the brain
Engaging core muscles – through movement, exercise, or even coughing – may be a key regulator of blood…
Could a daily glass of orange juice support heart health? Study finds citrus compounds influence genes linked to blood vessel function
Naturally occurring compounds in orange juice regulated genes involved in the control of cardiovascular and blood vessel function,…
Specialized blood vessel cells found to actively drive lung fibrosis
Millions of people worldwide are affected by diseases that cause scarring of the lungs, often leading to breathing…
Vagus nerve stimulation may enhance long-term motor learning
Do you ever feel like sometimes you can master a new dance step almost immediately, while other times…
Capillaries drive new collateral artery formation after heart blockage
New research in mice challenges a long-standing view of how the heart builds backup blood vessels after a…
Penn State team lays groundwork to 3D print spheroids for regenerating bone tissue
An interdisciplinary team of engineers and chemists at Penn State has laid the groundwork to 3D print spheroids…